Data Analytics Specialist

Role overview

Work arrangement

• Hybrid team based in Vancouver, with three days per week in the office and some flexibility.
• Employees may work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to three weeks.

What you will do

• Translate business questions into data requirements, including metrics, dimensions, and level of detail.
• Build and maintain reusable analytical data models; use SQL to explore data and validate results.
• Define and maintain consistent metrics and reporting with Business Operations.
• Investigate root causes of data quality issues and partner with Data Engineering as needed.
• Analyze large, messy datasets and explain assumptions, limitations, and conclusions.
• Structure and document data for reliable use by people and AI tools.
• Help maintain AI-enabled analytics and automated reporting using Databricks Genie, Claude, and Gemini.
• Monitor data and AI output quality and recommend improvements to models, prompts, inputs, or configurations.
• Keep data definitions, models, processes, and documentation clear and current.

Required qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on data and analytics experience.
• SQL fundamentals, including reviewing queries, troubleshooting errors, and assessing whether results make sense.
• Ability to clarify business questions, identify needed data, and investigate data quality root causes.
• Clear communication of findings, assumptions, and limitations; ability to use evidence and work through ambiguity.
• Adaptability and interest in learning AI-enabled analytics tools; prior AI expertise is not required.
• Legally able to work in Canada and completion of a criminal background check.

Technical skills and tools

• SQL for data modeling, analysis, and exploration is central to the role.
• Python or R for programming and automation; experience with analytical models, reporting, or business metrics is listed.
• Tools used include Databricks, Databricks Genie, Claude, and Gemini; experience with every tool is not required.

Compensation

• The stated salary range is $73,000 to $82,000; the posting does not specify a pay cadence.
• Starting salary depends on transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, hiring budget, market compensation, and internal equity.
• Eligible employees may receive a cash bonus when Article reaches its annual financial goals.

Benefits and perks

• Benefits include 4% RRSP matching, vacation, well-being days, health and dental coverage, a health and lifestyle spending account, and a TELUS Health app.
• Other listed perks include a product discount, wellness and recreation amenities, and a dog-friendly office.

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